When Formula 1 switched to a new generation of cars using the so-called “ground effect” last year, most teams faced the problem of chassis vertical sway at high speeds.
For some it manifested itself to a greater extent, for others – to a lesser extent, but gradually they coped, but this does not mean that it has completely remained in the past.
“I would say there is no more build-up on the straights. But if the ground clearance is very low and the underside of the car is very close to the surface of the track, it’s still visible,” said Mercedes driver George Russell. don’t increase by 20mm to avoid swinging as the pace will immediately drop for two seconds.
Canada probably won’t have this problem because the corners are slow, but it is possible that we will see this kind of problem again when we get to tracks like Silverstone and Suzuka.
Unfortunately, the problem persists, although we switched to this technical regulation a year and a half ago, many riders are still struggling. Some think that the regulations should be changed, others who do not have such a problem disagree.
Of course, those who drive the two fastest cars have no special difficulties compared to the rest. Absolutely, they are doing better than the rest, but this issue is in the competence of Formula 1 and the FIA, they have to decide what can be done about it.
Source: F1 News
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